On my latest PR vaca I had to stop by El Jibarito.. "The little Hillbilly".. aka the mountain…read morefarmer.. One of my favorite PR restaurants.. I had the petchuga de pollo with rice, beans, tostones.. I also had my favorite appetizers, sorullios and Pizza empanadas.. The chicken, rice, beans were delicious as usual. The corn fritters were equally delicious but the Pizza empanadas missed the spot.. Can't win them all. But overall I had a great meal and will be back soon! Service was great as the wait staff were attentive and accommodating. As far as the ambience, it was pretty packed there was patrons joining their meals. Can't really remember if there was any music in the background. But it's a very nice restaurant. If you are in the old San Juan Puerto Rico area and are looking for some good Puerto Rican food I suggest that you hit this spot up. You won't be mad. Alright now.. Have a great one yall! -Ray

There was a line to get in, but it moved pretty quickly…read more The staff was fine. They were friendly but never really came back to check on us to see if we needed anything else. It could also be that we were seated on the top floor and not the main floor of the restaurant. We ordered the bacalaitos for an appetizer. I ordered the mero al horno (grouper filet). My husband ordered the fried snapper. The bacalaitos were good. The grouper was delicious. I didn't get the chance to try the fried snapper but it looked good. The rice and beans complimented the dish well.

Very popular restaurant on the main street near the cruise port…read more Expect waits during peak dinner hours (6pm - 7:30pm) especially on weekends and when the cruise ships are docked. I was able to get a single seat at the bar (there is a small - about 6-8 seats - bar toward the back of restaurant) during peak times on a weekday evening. I ordered the steak which was good but the wait for food was about 30-40 minutes...granted...they were packed that night. Service was excellent throughout...very friendly and patient staff.

Came here for the Pina Coladas, stayed for literally everything else! PR had me in a Sangria &…read moreMofongo Chokehold! It literally doesn't get better than that! This spot was in walking distance from our bnb in San Juan - 10/10, it was cute and lively. It kinda gave sports bar vibes but we enjoyed it! The service was amazing! Like everywhere else in PR. The food, easy- delicious! Drinks, amazing, food amazinger?! Lol we had a time here and enjoyed every second! Great place to stop for some PR staples and a fun atmosphere!

Amazing service for such a large group last minute. Food…read moreand drinks were out of this world. The skirt steak was some of the best steak I've ever had especially for the price. Grouper was so refreshing and creole sauce was phenomenal. Such a cute restaurant with amazing art anf cut little homemade crafts to buy at the entrance if you'd like!

When you walk into the restaurant, there many rooms of all sizes. The servicers are professional…read moreand pleasant. The food was good. They have a wonderful selection to please everyone. You can order for yourself or sharable plates. Highly recommended We did not have a reservation, but they accommodated us.

The food here lives up to the hype! I did not care for the bacalaitos appetizer, but the pork and…read morethe beef were fantastic. On top of that, the mofongo (or did I get the trifongo? sorry, I forget, it's been a month) here was the best I've had in PR; it was well-seasoned and perfectly savory. This was probably my favorite place to have eaten at in PR, and I actually miss the food *cries in California* The space was cozy, and service was friendly if slow. If we had stayed more than a night, I definitely would've had more than one meal here.

This place was alright but credit to a delicious mofongo!…read more Everything came out on paper plates, plastic cups, and also a red solo cup. That seems to be different than all the images i see here. The virgin piña colada was $10 compared to a different review i see here showing less. The vibe was awkward with us being the only group, not much branding, and the paper plates. Good for if you're out shopping in old san juan but nothing crazy that since i didn't grab a picture of the food.

Talk about great food and service!…read more Although there's always a line to get in, it does move pretty quickly. Our server was very friendly and accommodating, especially since we were travelling with our child. The manager was also very accommodating and friendly. The menu is fairly simple. You choose a dish and 2 sides. First night, we ordered the blood sausage for an appetizer. I ordered the fried chicken with rice and beans as an entree. My husband ordered the mero (grouper). Surprisingly, the blood sausage was probably the best one I've tried so far. The chicken was fried perfectly, not greasy at all. The rice and beans perfect compliments to the dish. The grouper stole the show though. It was absolutely delicious, probably one of the best fish I've ever had. A few days after, we decided to have dinner here again after my son wanted to eat there. The waiter from the first night and manager recognized us (from the time before) and thanked us for coming back. This time, I ordered the mero with arroz con habichuelas. The grouper was even better than the 1st time I had ordered it. We also tried the juices (orange, passion fruit, tamarind, and soursop) and all of them were so fresh. We loved this place and wouldn't hesitate to come back again.

We were in old San Juan and wanted some authentic Puerto Rican food. I found this spot on Yelp and…read morewas surprised to know this was a TikTok favorite. The restaurant is medium sized, so for the sake of space they make you wait outside for a table. Our group of 7 was seated pretty easily but it also wasn't too packed when we arrived. Their menu is written on a chalkboard and from my knowledge, they don't provide any physical copies. My table got a variety of things but me in particular, I ordered the Puerto Rican sampler. We split it between 3 people and they said it could feed 4 but hmmm, I'd be skeptical of that. I think no more than 2 comfortably honestly as a meal. The sampler was delicious though and had all the main things I wanted. The corn fritters were a hit and the steak was well cooked and seasoned. While the food was good, the wait was a little long and the service was mid (not bad but not the best we've had). Solid 4 stars

I guess Mallorca is a traditional sweet bread with powdered sugar on top. Our funny waiter who…read morespeaks lightning fast Spanish but also does pretty well with English gave us samples of Mallorca. We ordered more with bacon, egg, cheese, and some with ham and cheese. They were serving lunch so we tried the Pernïl and rice and beans. We also got a salmon plate and a chicken cacciatore cooked in Spanish rice. The restaurant is old and very unassuming, but it doesn't stop the crowds of people to come and visit and see old San Juan history which this building has to be part of. It's not glamorous but you feel like you transported back into the very early years of Old San Juan when maybe it was still just San Juan.

We came for lunch around 11:30 am. We had just managed to beat out a lunch crowd. It's a hole in…read morethe wall with no frills, but good food. Staff were very friendly. We tried the Mallorca with ham and Swiss cheese. It's basically a ham and cheese sandwich with powdered sugar on top. It was good! We also had a few lunch dishes. I ordered the Chicken Breast a Milanese (it's basically Chicken Parm). It was good. My husband ordered the rice with squid. I actually enjoyed this dish a lot. I'd come back again for a quick lunch.

We came here for lunch as a group of 4. We started with the Alcapurrias. It was good, but nothing…read morespecial to me. Then we had the goat fricase, cod and pork chops. The goat fricase's sauce was amazing. It was full of flavor and eating it with the rice and beans was a joy. The cod was perfectly cooked and was delicious. Then my favorite was the pork chops. They pre-cut it for us since we were eating family style. The skin was so crispy and the pork was so flavorful, I smiled the entire time I ate it. Service was very good.

My husband booked Princesa as a surprise for our date night in Puerto Rico. Originally, we were…read moreseated outside because they were booked, but a table became available within 5 or so minutes of us arriving, so we were moved to the indie. I was sooo happy because it was supper hot outside. Everything we ordered was delicious and we barely had any food leftover. I wasn't a huge fan of the coconut arepas bc I'm not a lamb fan, especially when it has a strong gamey taste like these did. If it had beef instead, those would have been 10/10 for me. The only reason I'm giving them 4 stars is because not only do you have to leave out of the restaurant to go to the outside for the restrooms, they had no a/c in them, so you burn up just trying to potty and wash your hands.

Amazing Paella Sangria and Flamenco Show! Good service nice ambience. Restaurant has a history used…read moreto be a Local Bank in the sixties.

Place is outdated, but spacious. They offer a flamenco show at 7:30 that is so worth watching…read more Juan Carlos is amazing. As for the service, so-so. Our waiter was not very attentive nor ready to provide recommendations. He showed up only when called over to the table. Ordered the croquettes and the were still raw inside. Overcooked on the outside. Let him know and he said yes, I don't like that texture. Really, he could have said something when I ordered them. The octopus was bland, the patatas bravas had a nice spicy flavor. The risotto was nicely sized, but lacked flavor. Overall service lacking, food average, show amazing.

Permanently closed per Google (we couldn't find it). But Brasas in the same area was AMAZING! Try…read morethe stuffed mofongos.

Wonderful restaurant! We have been twice and loved each time. I am vegetarian while my husband is…read morenot. Chef Josh made an amazing vegetarian stuffed pepper dish that was not on the regular menu. Wonderful to have a chef that can accommodate and create tastey dish. Friendly service, great food and nice location. I will continue to frequent this restaruant.

I came in with a serious hankering for beef, and on paper this was the right call. Beef, beef, and…read moremore beef, with a big menu full of options and a good location surrounded by plenty more to do. After a full day of touristing, I'd built up exactly the kind of appetite this place is designed for. The vibe was solid. Chill, relaxed, easy place to sit back with a drink, and they've got TVs around if you want something to watch. The service was nice too. So far so good. Here's where it falls apart, and why I landed on three stars: the food just didn't deliver. The quality and taste weren't there for me. It felt like a fairly generic American steakhouse, which is not what I was hoping for in San Juan. Good hang, disappointing meal. I wanted to love it and just couldn't get there on the food.

Conveniently located right by the port, which tells you something about the crowd it draws -- but…read morethat doesn't mean it's not worth a stop. Vaca Brava is a no-frills, gets-the-job-done kind of place, and sometimes that's exactly what you need. Easy to get a reservation, which is a plus when you're navigating Old San Juan on a busy day. The space is casual and unpretentious, and the menu leans into Puerto Rican staples without trying to reinvent anything. I had the mofongo with sweet plantains -- a generous, satisfying plate, well-seasoned and exactly what you want when you're in PR. My daughter had a steak and was happy with it. The food is solid across the board, the portions are good, and the price is fair for the location. It's not going to be the meal you talk about for years, but it delivers what it promises. Good value, great spot to recharge after a morning exploring Old San Juan, and the location alone earns some points.